{"id":9443,"date":"2021-10-22T06:34:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T06:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/?p=9443"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:17:29","slug":"k2-to-grade-2-heres-how-schools-fast-track-primary-school-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/blogs\/k2-to-grade-2-heres-how-schools-fast-track-primary-school-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge to Grade 2: How GIIS provides additional support to primary students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-w-id=\"bc609dc8-6a6f-8ea0-cb69-b22916364b06\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;bc609dc8-6a6f-8ea0-cb69-b22916364b06&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Did you know your child\u2019s school can give a powerful head start to their formal education, right after kindergarten? The accelerated learning, customised as per the needs of your child, aids a seamless transition from Kindergarten (K2) to Grade 2. It helps young children hone the necessary skills required for Grade 1 to kickstart primary school. They save time as they catch up with their peers in the existing Grade 1 batch and transition to Grade 2 together, while achieving the desired learning outcomes.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"9869ffd0-e812-cc27-e1fc-4511d68f15cb\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;9869ffd0-e812-cc27-e1fc-4511d68f15cb&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Among the top <a href=\"\/sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-w-id=\"9f3d8c00-6494-4ffa-d2e6-66fcf29515cb\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;9f3d8c00-6494-4ffa-d2e6-66fcf29515cb&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">international schools in Singapore<\/a>, GIIS provides additional support to mid-year Grade 1 joiners to aid a smooth transition to Grade 2. With over 10 years of expertise in bridging the learning gap for primary students, GIIS focuses on mastering the necessary skills required to move to Grade 2. The January Grade 1 joiners are given extra support and guidance to help them transition to the next grade when the academic session starts in April.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"0f5dfa02-cecd-bcb4-1bdf-ede9b7eed483\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;0f5dfa02-cecd-bcb4-1bdf-ede9b7eed483&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><strong data-w-id=\"59a610d2-53ba-28c2-715b-13c2d087b24b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;59a610d2-53ba-28c2-715b-13c2d087b24b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Is your child eligible for bridge learning?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"5c5c6cf0-cc93-de22-7dfc-95989dd370f0\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;5c5c6cf0-cc93-de22-7dfc-95989dd370f0&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Students who have completed <a href=\"\/sg\/school-levels\/kindergarten\" data-w-id=\"dda72c23-4771-e89e-dda9-6010e2597b01\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;dda72c23-4771-e89e-dda9-6010e2597b01&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">kindergarten<\/a> can start Grade 1 in January if they meet the age criteria, and upon successful achievement of the expected learning outcomes, they are eligible to transition to Grade 2 in April of the same year.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"58ffecb7-aca6-38c8-1008-d3da3660b758\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;58ffecb7-aca6-38c8-1008-d3da3660b758&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">If your child has completed K2 and is over 5 years, they are eligible for Grade 1 at GIIS. The Bridge to Grade 2 is an additional support for students who join Grade 1 in January as it helps them catch up with their peers and master key skills required for transition to Grade 2.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"c31678f1-d861-4788-07b1-02086f09bff1\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;c31678f1-d861-4788-07b1-02086f09bff1&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-align-fullwidth w-richtext-figure-type-image\" data-w-id=\"a747ce7d-ac7d-ddc8-3573-0ea29aa64701\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a747ce7d-ac7d-ddc8-3573-0ea29aa64701&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\n<div data-w-id=\"a747ce7d-ac7d-ddc8-3573-0ea29aa64702\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a747ce7d-ac7d-ddc8-3573-0ea29aa64702&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5dcd55e0046a8a43b6f6e2a1\/6170ffe6cef1da5b99c0283f_K2%20to%20Grade%202%20Here%27s%20how%20schools%20fast%20track%20primary%20school%20education-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a747ce7d-ac7d-ddc8-3573-0ea29aa64703&quot;]\" data-w-id=\"a747ce7d-ac7d-ddc8-3573-0ea29aa64703\" \/><\/div><figcaption data-w-id=\"acb96cd8-6307-7e47-5e73-ee47cccbed2b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;acb96cd8-6307-7e47-5e73-ee47cccbed2b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">A strong foundation aids seamless transition of students to higher grades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-w-id=\"073f9d28-9734-2d5b-9512-6e9dfe7bc1f3\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;073f9d28-9734-2d5b-9512-6e9dfe7bc1f3&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"d66d52b5-d5d6-e24e-010f-ad784bce5d82\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d66d52b5-d5d6-e24e-010f-ad784bce5d82&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><strong data-w-id=\"6a8ef980-0b06-7775-da40-97524c00f307\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6a8ef980-0b06-7775-da40-97524c00f307&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Why opt for it? Highlights and benefits of the Bridge to Grade 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"ba878363-1d64-dcb1-9b65-0d1a5840e99a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ba878363-1d64-dcb1-9b65-0d1a5840e99a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><strong data-w-id=\"57679f51-9003-a267-b340-4a64d879a201\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;57679f51-9003-a267-b340-4a64d879a201&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Save an academic year\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"cc1373f1-e3b7-5a37-45fe-dc0f0fe18fe5\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;cc1373f1-e3b7-5a37-45fe-dc0f0fe18fe5&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">One of the top benefits of bridge learning is that it helps students save an academic year. At GIIS, your child can complete Grade 1 at the same time their peers are finishing the academic session in March and completing Grade 1. The idea is to bridge the curriculum gap between the new students and the existing Grade 1 batch. The students transition to Grade 2 with their peers instead of spending the whole academic year in Grade 1.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"f30eb87c-1b0e-9277-893c-dee4c4369b47\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;f30eb87c-1b0e-9277-893c-dee4c4369b47&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-embed w-script\" data-w-id=\"733d1118-744f-87bd-8a96-f94a36513ba4\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;733d1118-744f-87bd-8a96-f94a36513ba4&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"14675\" class=\"elementor elementor-14675\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8eb2e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a8eb2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6052a40 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6052a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/enquiry-form#enquiry-form\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Secure Your Child\u2019s Future: Enroll Today!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcf50fd exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bcf50fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/campus-tour#campus-tour-new\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore Our Campus And Know More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n<p data-w-id=\"b4141cbc-2710-a8b3-04d0-3f1db807fb87\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;b4141cbc-2710-a8b3-04d0-3f1db807fb87&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"8539d2f5-cb83-3500-7210-268ef46c49c1\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;8539d2f5-cb83-3500-7210-268ef46c49c1&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><strong data-w-id=\"7ad33fde-c121-136c-9a99-b5207b19f906\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7ad33fde-c121-136c-9a99-b5207b19f906&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Multiple curricula options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"9c2f8d6e-e065-bb2b-094f-21dfdf2112cb\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;9c2f8d6e-e065-bb2b-094f-21dfdf2112cb&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">The bridge learning option that caters to multiple curricula gives your child a wider opportunity in terms of choosing a programme that suits their learning style and your long-term goals for them. \u201cAt GIIS, when your child joins Grade 1 and opts for the <a href=\"\/sg\/curricula\/cbse\" data-w-id=\"a2530678-0778-26ec-df67-1def8baf2420\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a2530678-0778-26ec-df67-1def8baf2420&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">CBSE<\/a> or the <a href=\"\/sg\/curricula\" data-w-id=\"ea095478-a94b-5cc2-f791-b64cd76788ef\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ea095478-a94b-5cc2-f791-b64cd76788ef&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">IB Primary Years Programme<\/a> (IB PYP) curricula, they are well-equipped with the necessary skills to move to higher grades. We provide support and guidance to the students to make the mid-year transition smooth for them,\u201d says Ms. Rekha Varghese, Vice-Principal, GIIS SMART Campus, Singapore.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"61c4c61e-e161-ef36-67bb-662668df7974\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;61c4c61e-e161-ef36-67bb-662668df7974&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">For an international curriculum like the PYP, the young learners are encouraged to actively participate in their own learning journey along with the teacher\u2019s guidance. For a syllabus-based <a href=\"\/sg\/curricula\" data-w-id=\"edb81cb0-3022-ea0d-2bcb-a91354d1127c\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;edb81cb0-3022-ea0d-2bcb-a91354d1127c&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">curriculum<\/a> like the CBSE, key concepts and topics from the syllabus, required to step into Grade 2, are focussed upon.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"8663a97c-3b97-4ed0-facd-3d9ea7ab4d17\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;8663a97c-3b97-4ed0-facd-3d9ea7ab4d17&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><strong data-w-id=\"0c1e8479-c628-4742-cd20-e9c84a83524e\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;0c1e8479-c628-4742-cd20-e9c84a83524e&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Exclusive classes under expert guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"d5a903be-106f-e1b8-37d2-a834aeb10e3e\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d5a903be-106f-e1b8-37d2-a834aeb10e3e&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u00a0\u201cAt GIIS, the January joiners are grouped in separate classes where our teachers use differentiated instructional strategies. The students are guided by experienced teachers who know the skills required for Grade 2. Timely assessments are done to provide appropriate feedback on student learning and development,\u201d adds Ms. Varghese.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"cb7f7a29-4f72-0fd8-09ab-752340132809\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;cb7f7a29-4f72-0fd8-09ab-752340132809&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">At GIIS, when your child opts for bridge learning, you pay the Grade 1 fee from January to March, pro-rated for three months.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"6045be76-0978-9352-7f15-93e9f7221819\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6045be76-0978-9352-7f15-93e9f7221819&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-align-fullwidth w-richtext-figure-type-image\" data-w-id=\"4d063af3-afff-e462-3b63-4f04c2a99cae\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;4d063af3-afff-e462-3b63-4f04c2a99cae&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\n<div data-w-id=\"4d063af3-afff-e462-3b63-4f04c2a99caf\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;4d063af3-afff-e462-3b63-4f04c2a99caf&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"14815\" class=\"elementor elementor-14815\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34ff92c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"34ff92c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0db06fe exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0db06fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/enquiry-form#enquiry-form\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Enquire-Now-Banner-jpg.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14808\" alt=\"Enquire Now Banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Enquire-Now-Banner-jpg.webp 787w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Enquire-Now-Banner-300x69.webp 300w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Enquire-Now-Banner-768x176.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p data-w-id=\"eff77756-6d4c-07d9-eed9-d9b24af4ccf8\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;eff77756-6d4c-07d9-eed9-d9b24af4ccf8&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"0616e1f5-a384-3468-ff57-770d57ac9ac0\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;0616e1f5-a384-3468-ff57-770d57ac9ac0&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">While it can provide the necessary sprint to your child, you need to consider all significant factors that will shape your child\u2019s future education. You must look at the school\u2019s expertise and experience in providing different curricula. Only a strong curriculum will lay the right foundation for your child who\u2019s at a critical stage of starting <a href=\"\/sg\/school-levels\/primary\" data-w-id=\"4266e076-e495-42a4-a062-c102b7e3d513\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;4266e076-e495-42a4-a062-c102b7e3d513&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">primary school<\/a>. GIIS\u2019 expertise in bridging the learning gaps has received parents\u2019 appreciation for more than a decade and continues to benefit our students.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"d38dd58f-5225-76d1-9ad7-a37a3a91d2d0\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d38dd58f-5225-76d1-9ad7-a37a3a91d2d0&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">To know more about Bridge to Grade 2 at GIIS, please do not hesitate to <a href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/enquiry-form\" data-w-id=\"4075be99-66ba-8044-1054-bbd004b2ac1a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;4075be99-66ba-8044-1054-bbd004b2ac1a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">contact<\/a> GIIS\u2019 friendly <a href=\"\/sg\/admissions\" data-w-id=\"ec4551a9-6a47-5b1d-4b61-3fea40c49947\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ec4551a9-6a47-5b1d-4b61-3fea40c49947&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">admissions<\/a> counsellors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know your child\u2019s school can fast track your child\u2019s formal education by giving them a powerful head start right after kindergarten? 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